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Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,875

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $18,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017202020202020
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,250 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250
Technology Package 1,995      
Class II trailer hitch 495      
Navigation system 795      
Adaptive cruise control 595      
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120 120
Cargo cover 135 130 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 145 140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,695 1,695  
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395    
Package 301A   2,240    
Package 401A     3,875  
Technology Package 1,895      
Class II trailer hitch 470      
Navigation system 755      
Adaptive cruise control 565      
All-weather floor mats 71 114 114 114
Cargo cover 128 124 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 137 133 133 133
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,610 1,610  
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375    
Package 301A   2,127    
Package 401A     3,681  
Options (change) 5,730 4,720 5,960 390
Options (change) 5,441 4,483 5,662 371
Destination 895 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $35,875 $54,345 $61,945 $59,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,863
Model Year2017202020202020
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$35,875$54,345$61,945$59,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,580-5,220-7,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$50,765$56,725$52,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,960$1,425

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017202020202020
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, side$100   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat $100 $100
Massage, passenger seat $100 $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,875$8,455$10,095$12,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580$5,220$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-377-582-208

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172020
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in119.1 in
Length178.1 in198.8 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.047.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, side100No
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested215076%
Total Not Requested67524%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested144040%

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